Salamanca Place itself consists of rows of sandstone buildings, formerly warehouses for the port of Hobart Town that have since been converted into restaurants, galleries, craft shops and offices. Every Saturday, Salamanca Place is the site for Salamanca Market, which is popular with tourists and locals. Salamanca Place is also popular after dark with both locals and visitors enjoying bars and eateries located there and the nearby wharves.

Salamanca Place is an ideal stay for personal or business travellers with a selection of motel, hotel and apartment style accommodation.